Germany (Federal Republic): Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross 1939. De-Nazified 1957 'Bundswehr' version

This an approved 1957 version, for wear by Second World War veterans without the offending 'Nazi' emblem, i.e., the Swastika symbol used by the Third Reich

Metal: The cross of three piece construction. A silver beaded frame (with indented '800' silver purity mark on base of obverse frame) with magnetic iron core centres

Dimension: 58mm (w) x 78mm (h) including neck cravat suspension hanger

Weight: 30g (sans riband)

The neck riband comprised of short length of silk riband with long narrow ties fitted with a white metal push / pressed fitting

An estimated 7500 x Knight's Crosses were awarded 1939-1945

An impressive item of insignia. The black core centres with only minor wear, The overall appearance being bright, with a crisp frosted silver frame

Condition: About EF

Code: 24184